The Joy and Beauty of Thanksgiving

The Joy and Beauty of Thanksgiving Part I 1 Thessalonians 5 Introduction: The two-part series: Thanksgiving: Its Joy, Beauty, and Necessity addresses a commonly misunderstood and ignored command and gift – thankfulness. Believers are called to be thankful...

Motivation and Living Defined: Sensual vs. Suprasensual

 Motivation and Living Defined: Sensual vs. Suprasensual: Part I John 4:31-34 This series entitled: Motivation and Living Defined: Sensual vs. Suprasensual is designed to help Christians correctly interpret facts, draw godly conclusions and act accordingly. Jesus drew...

Fear: What is It in Light of God’s Wisdom

Fear: What is It? Part I Introduction There is so much talk these days in regard to fear. It seems so common given the increasingly lawlessness of our day – riots, bombings, beheadings, murdered law- enforcement officers, and Covid-19.  A fearful person may be...

Worry Defined and Victory: Release from Bondage

Worry Defined and Victory What is it and How to get Victory The term worry is so common in our culture both churched and unchurched that it is rarely defined; when it is, subjectivity rules. The term for most people expresses feelings than thoughts and desires. For...

Feelings and Emotions: A Biblical View

Feelings and Emotions: A Biblical View: Part I Bad Feelings: A Scourge of God’s Curse on Adam’s First Sin Feelings and emotions are common subjects in conversations and various writings. This series: Feelings: and Emotions: A Biblical View is intended to...

Psalm 131: Relationships Matter – in Christ

Psalm 131: Relationships Matter: Part I 1 Peter 5:5-7: A Matter of Control As does all of Scripture, Psalm 131 is another psalm that emphasizes the truth that relationships matter. The unity of the Scripture – the whole counsel of God – is important for a...

Psalm 130: The Joy of Forgiveness – Hope and Trust

Psalm 130: The Joy of Forgiveness: Part I Hope and Trust In the context of the Psalms of Ascent, Psalm 130 stands out because it focuses on the joy of forgiveness and hope and trust in the Lord. The Israelites had been far from home. Now in God’s providence,...

Psalms of Ascent: Psalms 120-134: A Time for Rejoicing

Psalms 120-134: Psalms of Ascent: Part I A Time for Rejoicing Book V of the Psalter (Psalms107-150) presents the climactic praises of God and the future consummation of His kingdom. The Psalms of Ascent: Psalms 120-134 was a time of rejoicing remembering that...

Psalm 88: Abandoned by God Fact or Fiction

Psalm 88: Abandoned by God: Fact or Fiction? Part I Biblical Truths to Guide Believers in Hard Times The Psalter in General Introduction: the series: Psalm 88: Abandoned by God: Fact or Fiction addresses a common reaction for many believers. The question addresses two...